Organization: Ross Stores
Opportunity Description: Ross invests in a small number of direct grants to federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government programs that serve a community in an area where we have a large presence and many Associates. Ross’ goal is to have a meaningful impact with our grants, and we will consider funding organizations that are strongly aligned with our philanthropic mission.
We have a two-staged review process with deadlines. Interested and eligible nonprofits will be asked to submit a Letter of Inquiry followed by an invitation-only full grant proposal.
Ross will welcome requests for one-year grants of $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000, and will consider funding both general operations/overhead and specific programs.
Grant Cycles
In 2025, we will have three grant cycles.
All eligible and interested organizations must register and submit a Letter of Inquiry through our online portal by the deadline for the submission period. After review, only a select number of organizations that strongly align with Ross’ mission will be asked to submit a full proposal. Any organization that has received grants three consecutive years is not eligible to apply in 2025. We do not accept Letters of Inquiry via mail, email, or fax.
Letter of Inquiry Submission Periods:
Cycle 1: March 3 – March 21, 2025
Cycle 2: June 9 – June 27, 2025
Cycle 3: September 29 – October 17, 2025
We expect to award approximately 50 grants total between these three grant cycles.
Serve a community in an area where Ross has a large presence and many Associates, which are the following areas:
Arizona: Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, West Phoenix
California: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Area,* Moreno Valley, Perris, Shafter
Pennsylvania: Carlisle
South Carolina: Rock Hill, Fort Mill
Texas: Sealy, Brookshire, Greater Katy Area, West Houston
Deadline: 10/17/2025
Geographic Scope: Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas
Funding Ranges: $10,000-$30,000
Apply here: Link to Application